VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF

ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

III SEMESTER

GE6351 – Environmental Science and Engineering

Regulation – 2013

Academic Year 2017 – 18

Prepared by

Mrs. S.C. Prasanna, Assistant Professor (Sel.G) / EIE

Mrs. M. Shanthi, Assistant Professor (Sr.G) / EIE

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEEING

QUESTION BANK SUBJECT : GE6351 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SEM / YEAR: III / II

UNIT I - ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY

SYLLABUS

Definition, scope and importance of Risk and hazards; Chemical hazards, Physical hazards, Biological

hazards in the environment – concept of an ecosystem – structure and function of an ecosystem –

producers, consumers and decomposers-Oxygen cycle and Nitrogen cycle – energy flow in the

ecosystem – ecological succession processes – Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and

function of the (a) forest ecosystem (b) grassland ecosystem (c) desert ecosystem (d)aquatic ecosystems

(ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) – Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic,

species and ecosystem diversity – biogeographical classification of India – value of biodiversity:

consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values –Biodiversity at global,

national and local levels – India as a mega-diversity nation – hot-spots of biodiversity –threats to

biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts –endangered and endemic species

of India – conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. Field study of

common plants, insects, birds Field study of simple ecosystems – pond, river, hill slopes, etc.

PART – A

Q.No Questions BT

Level Competence

1. State the significance and scope of environmental science and

engineering education. BT 1 Remember

2. Give any two examples of physical hazard. BT 2 Understand

3. What is an ecosystem? BT 1 Remember

4. Describe about ecological succession. BT 2 Understand

5. Define ecological pyramid. BT 1 Remember

6. Differentiate food chain and food web. BT 4 Analyze

7. Demonstrate the function of Ecology and its cycle. BT 3 Apply

8. Sketch and explain biogeochemical cycles. BT 3 Apply

9. Mention two primary and secondary consumers in grassland ecosystem. BT 1 Remember

10. Illustrate four important features of desert ecosystem. BT 3 Apply

11. Define biodiversity. BT 1 Remember

12. Write the classification of Biodiversity. BT 4 Analyze

13. Point out the values of Biodiversity BT 4 Analyze

14. Summarize the aesthetic values of biodiversity. BT 2 Understand

15. Summarize about species & genetic diversity. BT 5 Evaluate

16. Describe how estuary is formed in coastal zones.? BT 2 Understand

17. List some of the hot spots of biodiversity in India. BT 1 Remember

18. Formulate the difference between endangered and epidemic species. BT 6 Create

19. Compare biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.

BT 5 Evaluate

20. Generalize the difference between insitu and exsitu conservation of

biodiversity.

BT 6 Create

PART – B

1. Write a note on physical, chemical and biological hazards in the

environment. (13) BT 6 Create

2. With a neat sketch, discuss the structure and function of Ecosystem.

(13) BT 3 Apply

3. (i) Define ecosystem. Give an account of structure and functions of

grassland ecosystem. (7) BT 1 Remember

(ii) Describe the energy flow in the ecosystem with suitable diagram.

(6) BT 1 Remember

4. Illustrate oxygen and nitrogen cycle briefly with diagrams. (13) BT 3 Apply

5. (i) Describe food chains and food webs. (7) BT 1 Remember

(ii) Describe carbon cycle. (6) BT 1 Remember

6. (i) Discuss about the types, characteristics features, structures and

functions of. (7)

(a) Forest ecosystem

(b) Aquatic ecosystem.

BT 2 Understand

(ii) Discuss the following: (6)

(a) Ecological Succession

(b) Ecological Pyramids. BT 2 Understand

7. (i) Give an account of structure and functions of desert ecosystem

with neat diagram. (7) BT 2 Understand

(ii) Describe the structure and function of fresh water ecosystem. (6) BT 2 Understand

8. Compare the ecological pyramids of numbers of grassland and forest

ecosystem. (13) BT 5 Evaluate

9. (i) Analyze about the values and significance of biodiversity. (7) BT 4 Evaluate

(ii) Explain the major factors that are responsible for the loss of

biodiversity. (6) BT 4 Evaluate

10. Describe the bio geographical classification of India. (13)

BT 1 Remember

11. (i) Predict the major causes of man-wild conflicts and discuss the

remedial steps that can curb the conflicts. (7) BT 2 Understand

(ii) Discuss the hot-spots of biodiversity in India. (6) BT 2 Understand

12. (i) Explain in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. (7) BT 4 Analyze

(ii) Analyze the importance and values of biodiversity reserves. (6) BT 4 Analyze

13. Explain the role of biodiversity at global, national and local levels. (13) BT 4 Analyze

14. (i) What are the major threats to biodiversity? (7) BT 1 Remember

(ii) What is Red Data Book? What do you mean by extinct

endangered, vulnerable and rare species? Name some endangered

species of plants and animals in our country. (6) BT 1 Remember

PART – C

1. Generalize the function of aquatic organisms present in a pond. How

they help in enrichment of our ecosystem? (15) BT 6 Create

2. Summarize the problems associated with patenting of Indian Traditional

plants. Narrate with the help of Turmeric Patent Issue and Neem Patent

Issue. (15) BT 5 Evaluate

3. Prepare a document that describes the need for public awareness for

solving environmental problems. (15) BT 6 Create

4. Discuss a case study on typical ecosystem with its functions and

components. (15)

BT 5 Evaluate

UNIT II - ENNIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

SYLLABUS

Definition – causes, effects and control measures of: (a) Air pollution (Atmospheric chemistry-

Chemical composition of the atmosphere; Chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere -

formation of smog, PAN, acid rain, oxygen and ozone chemistry;- Mitigation procedures- Control of

particulate and gaseous emission, Control of SO2, NOX, CO and HC) (b) Water pollution : Physical and

chemical properties of terrestrial and marine water and their environmental significance; Water quality

parameters – physical, chemical and biological; absorption of heavy metals - Water treatment processes.

(c) Soil pollution - soil waste management: causes, effects and control measures of municipal solid

wastes – (d) Marine pollution (e) Noise pollution (f) Thermal pollution (g) Nuclear hazards–role of an

individual in prevention of pollution – pollution case studies –Field study of local polluted site – Urban /

Rural / Industrial / Agricultural.

PART – A

Q.No Questions BT

Level

Competence

1. Define Pollution. Name any four air pollutants, and their sources and

impacts. BT 1 Remember

2. Discuss how photochemical smog is formed?

BT 2 Understand

3. What is PAN? Give its detrimental effect.

BT 2 Understand

4. Describe acid rain.

BT 2 Understand

5. Relate the effects of ozone on plants.

BT 3 Apply

6. What are common hazardous chemicals?

BT 1 Remember

7. Write about two major effects of Ozone layer depletion.

BT 6 Create

8. Illustrate aerobic and anaerobic oxidation.

BT 3 Apply

9. Compare BOD and COD.

BT 5 Evaluate

10. List out the types of land pollution.

BT 1 Remember

11. Examine the major sources of solid waste cause. BT 3 Apply

12. Write about Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW).

BT 6 Create

13. Explain the sources and hazards of marine pollution.

BT 4 Analyze

14. Define noise pollution. BT 1 Remember

15. Point out the difference between sound and noise. BT 4 Analyze

16. What do you understand by the term thermal pollution?

BT 2 Understand

17. List out the sources and causes of thermal pollution. BT 1 Remember

18. Suggest any four nuclear hazards.

BT 1 Remember

19. Why radioactive wastes are disposed off in salt water?

BT 5 Evaluate

20. Analyze the role of individual in pollution prevention.

BT 4 Analyze

PART – B

1. (i) State the causes and effects of air pollution. (7) BT 1 Remember

(ii) Explain the various methods of controlling air pollution. (6) BT 4 Analyze

2. (i) Summarize various chemical and photochemical reactions taking

place in the atmosphere. (7) BT 5 Evaluate

(ii) Explain the impacts of acid rain on the man and the environment?

(6) BT 5 Evaluate

3. (i) Describe the adverse effects of ozone layer depletion. (7)

BT 1 Remember

(ii) Discuss on chemical composition of atmosphere. (6) BT 2 Understand

4. Discuss the control of air pollution using Cyclone separator for dust

removal and Absorption tower for gaseous pollutants removal. (13) BT 2 Understand

5. Explain the causes, effects and control measures of water pollution. (13) BT 4 Analyze

6. (i) Illustrate about the physical and chemical properties of terrestrial

and marine water. (7) BT 3 Apply

(ii) Classify various water pollutants. Give examples of each type. (6)

BT 3 Apply

7. Demonstrate about water treatment processes along with the discussion

of water quality parameters with relevant diagram. (13) BT 3 Apply

8. (i) List the adverse effects caused by solid wastes. (6) BT 1 Remember

(ii) Discuss the method of solid waste management by sanitary land

filling and thermal means. (7) BT 2 Understand

9. (i) Analyze the effects and control measures of soil pollution. (7) BT 4 Analyze

(ii) Explain the control and prevention measures of municipal solid

wastes. (6) BT 4 Analyze

10. (i) Define marine pollution. What are the causes of marine pollution?

(7) BT 1 Remember

(ii) Describe the ill effects of marine pollution with help of a case

study. (6) BT 1 Remember

11. (i) Summarize the steps to be taken to prevent pollution of our

oceans? (7) BT 2 Understand

(ii) Discuss the advantages and limitation of sanitary landfill. (6) BT 1 Understand

12. (i) Tabulate the source and effects of noise pollution. (7) BT 1 Remember

(ii) Explain the various control measures of noise pollution with

r elevant diagrams. (6) BT4 Analyze

13. (i) Write a note on thermal pollution. (7) BT 1 Remember

(ii) Write briefly about the hazards caused by nuclear wastes. (6) BT 1 Remember

14. (i) Write in detail about the role of an individual to prevent and

control the municipal solid waste generation. (7)

BT 6 Create

(ii) Prepare a document on: “As an individual how will you prevent

the pollution load in the environment?” (6) BT 6 Create

PART – C

1. Summarize the impact of Bhopal Tragedy on plants, animals and

property. (15) BT 5 Evaluate

2. Explain about the global health effects of nuclear war. (15)

BT 5 Analyze

3. Explain in detail about global warming and greenhouse effect. (15) BT 5 Evaluate

4. What are the effects of improper municipal solid wastes management?

State the measure recommended for proper management of solid wastes.

(15)

BT 5 Evaluate

UNIT III - NATURAL RESOURCES

SYLLABUS

Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies- timber extraction, mining, dams

and their effects on forests and tribal people – Water resources: Use and overutilization of surface and

ground water, dams-benefits and problems – Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental

effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies – Food resources: World food problems,

changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide

problems, water logging, salinity, case studies – Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable

and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. Energy Conversion processes –

Biogas – production and uses, anaerobic digestion; case studies – Land resources: Land as a resource,

land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification – role of an individual in

conservation of natural resources – Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles. Introduction to

Environmental Biochemistry: Proteins –Biochemical degradation of pollutants, Bioconversion of

pollutants. Field study of local area to document environmental assets – river / forest / grassland / hill /

mountain.

PART – A

Q.No Questions BT

Level

Competence

1. What is deforestation?

BT 1 Remember

2. Deduce the effects of mining forest resources on the environment.

BT 5 Evaluate

3. Point out any two problems caused by the construction of dams and

explain how dams are useful to human beings? BT 4 Analyze

4. Examine the reasons for land degradation.

BT 3 Apply

5. Summarize the environmental effects of mining for mineral resources.

BT 5 Evaluate

6. Explain overgrazing and its consequences.

BT 4 Analyze

7. Analyze about soil fertility and soil leaching.

BT 4 Analyze

8. Give any two problems associated with chemical fertilizer usage.

BT 2 Understand

9. List the reasons of water logging and their effects.

BT 1 Remember

10. Illustrate the purpose of salinization and crop rotation.

BT 3 Apply

11. Differentiate renewable and non-renewable energy resources.

BT 2 Understand

12. State green revolution.

BT 1 Remember

13. What exactly are fossil fuels? Discuss why they are non-renewable.

BT 2 Understand

14. What are solar cells?

BT 1 Remember

15. What do you mean by land degradation?

BT 1 Remember

16. Define eutrophication.

BT 1 Remember

17. Interpret the terms landslides and man induced landslides.

BT 2 Understand

18. Write about the major causes of earth quake.

BT 6 Create

19. Write about desertification.

BT 6 Create

20. Illustrate biological magnification and organic farming. BT 3 Apply

PART – B

1. (i) Explain the impact of mining on environment and human health.

(7) BT 4 Analyze

(ii) Point out the effects of deforestation. Is deforestation justified?

Comment. (6) BT 4 Analyze

2. (

)

(i) Examine the causes for deforestation. (7) BT 3 Apply

(ii) List the major uses of forest. (6)

BT 1 Remember

3. (i) Justify how the ecological uses of forests surpass commercial

uses? (7) BT 3 Apply

(ii) Discuss the advantages and limitations of construction of dams and

reservoirs. (6)

BT 2 Understand

4. Illustrate about the problems associated with over exploitation of forest

resources. (13)

BT 3 Apply

5. Write in detail about construction of dams and their effects on forests

and tribal people. (13)

BT 6 Create

6. (i) Discuss the major mineral resources in India. (7)

BT 2 Understand

(ii) Describe the following :

(1) Food resources. (3)

(2) Mineral resources. (3) BT 2 Understand

7. Explain the changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing? (6) BT 5 Evaluate

Summarize informative notes on modern agriculture. Also deduce the

effects of modern agriculture? (7) BT 5 Evaluate

8. (i) Discuss the need for soil conservation. Write briefly about

different soil conservation practices in India.(7)

BT 2 Understand

(ii) Discuss about global food problems, its causes and effects. (6) BT 2 Understand

9. (i) Describe in detail on various renewable energy sources in the

earth. (6) BT 1 Remember

(ii) Draw a neat diagram and explain the production of biogas. Also

mention the uses and advantages of Biogas. (7) BT 1 Remember

10. (i) Enlist and define renewable and non-renewable energy resources.

Why are non- renewable energy resources preferred for energy

utilization now-a-days? What are the advantages and

disadvantages of harnessing non-renewable energy resources? (9)

BT 1 Remember

(ii) Describe about conversion of pollutants with examples. (4) BT 1 Remember

11. (i) Discuss in detail on:

(1) Land resources (4)

(2) Soil erosion and desertification. (3)

BT 2 Understand

(ii) Define land degradation? Discuss the factors responsible for land

degradation. (6) BT 1 Remember

12. (i) List the importance of land as a natural resource. (7) BT 1 Remember

(ii) Describe the impact of urbanization and industrialization on land.

(6) BT 1 Remember

13. (i) Explain about environmental biochemistry. (7) BT 4 Analyze

(ii) Explain the role of an individual in conservation of natural

resources. (6) BT 4 Analyze

14. Explain droughts and floods with respect to their occurrences and

impacts. (13) BT 4 Analyze

PART – C

1. Compile a report on the statement “Water could be the source of the

world’s next big conflict”. (15) BT 6 Create

2. Compare and contrast nuclear power with solar power in terms of the

environmental aspects. (15) BT 5 Evaluate

3. Discuss the major World’s food problems and suggest possible ways to

solve the problems. (15)

BT 5 Evaluate

4. Explain with a case study how the exploitation of resources affects the

environment. (15) BT 4 Analysis

UNIT IV - SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

SYLLABUS

From unsustainable to sustainable development – urban problems related to energy – water

conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management – resettlement and rehabilitation of people;

its problems and concerns, case studies – role of non-governmental organization environmental ethics:

Issues and possible solutions – 12 Principles of green chemistry- nuclear accidents and holocaust, case

studies. – wasteland reclamation – consumerism and waste products –environment production act – Air

act – Water act – Wildlife protection act – Forest conservation act –The Biomedical Waste

(Management and Handling) Rules; 1998 and amendments- scheme of labeling of environmentally

friendly products (Ecomark). enforcement machinery involved in environmental legislation- central

and state pollution control boards- disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.

Public awareness.

PART – A

Q.No Questions BT

Level Competence

1. List out the advantages of rain water harvesting. BTL1 Remember

2. Define consumerism. BTL1 Remember

3. What is Rain water harvesting? What are the objectives of rain water

harvesting?

BTL1 Remember

4. Define sustainable development and explain sustainability in context

to environment.

BTL1 Remember

5. Define holocaust. BTL1 Remember

6. Enlist the objectives of Air-Pollution Act. BTL1 Remember

7. Explain disaster management. BTL2 Understand

8. Describe greenhouse gases. BTL2 Understand

9. Discuss some important points on Earth Summit – 1992. BTL2 Understand

10. Mention the objectives of Environment Protection Act. BTL2 Understand

11. Examine the objectives of water act. BTL3 Apply

12. Illustrate greenhouse effect. BTL3 Apply

13. Illustrate 3R principle with its quote. BTL3 Apply

14. Analyze the objectives (or) principles of watershed management. BTL4 Analyze

15. Differentiate between Re-habilitation & Re-settlement of people. BTL4 Analyze

16. Differentiate between inter and intra generational equity in sustainable

developments.

BTL4 Analyze

17. Summarize the major effects of global warming. BTL5 Evaluate

18. Explain environmental ethics. BTL5 Evaluate

19. Write the social values of environmental education. BTL6 Create

20. Write short notes on Wild life protection act. BTL6 Create

PART – B

1. (i) What is rain water harvesting? What are the purposes served by

it? (7)

(ii) List out the salient features of forest conservation act in detail. (6)

BTL1 Remember

2. (i) What are the objectives of water conservation? How is it carried

out? (6)

(ii) What is global warming? Explain the measures to prevent it and

also explain the effects of global warming. (7)

BTL1 Remember

3. (i) What do we mean by environment refugees? Explain. (5)

(ii) What are the major causes for displacement of native tribal people? (8

(8)

BTL1 Remember

4. What are the various urban problems related to energy. (13) BTL1 Remember

5. (i) Discuss the various applications of green chemistry for achieving

sustainable development. (7)

(ii) Discuss various measures for wasteland reclamation. (6)

BTL2 Understand

6. (i) Discuss the resettlement and rehabilitation of people, its problems

and concerns. (7)

(ii) Briefly discuss on salient features of Air act. (6)

BTL2 Understand

7. (i) Why do we refer to Environmental protection Act 1986 as an

umbrella act? Discuss the major environmental protection rules

1986. (6)

(ii) Describe the issues about climate change and give solutions for

solving this problem. (7)

BTL2

Understand

8. (i) Name the laws that have framed for environmental protection and

mention the objectives for each act. (7)

(ii) Briefly discuss on salient features of wildlife protection act. (6)

BTL3 Apply

9. (i) Explain the agenda of “sustainable development”. (7)

(ii) Explain the salient features of Water Act. (6) BTL3 Apply

10. (i) Explain in detail, how biomedical wastes are managed and

handled. (7)

(ii) Explain the effects of nuclear accidents. (6)

BTL4 Analyze

11. Enumerate the effects an earthquake. What measures should be taken

to mitigate this disaster? (13)

BTL4 Analyze

12. Explain in detail, how biomedical wastes are managed and handled.

(13)

BTL4 Analyze

13. (i) Summarize various principles of green chemistry. (7)

(ii) Explain about the causes and effects of Ozone layer depletion. (6) BTL5 Evaluate

14. Write a note on:

(1) Earthquake (7)

(2) Cyclone. (6)

BTL6

Create

PART – C

1. Explain with the case study how Rain water harvesting can be made

more economical and effective? (15)

BTL4 Analyze

2. Prepare a document that describes the need for Reduce, Reuse and

Recycle (3R) principle. (15)

BTL6 Create

3. Explain with the case study how Biomedical waste can be re-cycled

without polluting our environment. (15)

BTL4 Analyze

4. Summarize the impact of Chernobyl Nuclear Accident on plants,

animals and property. (15) BTL 5

Evaluate

UNIT V - HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

SYLLABUS

Population growth, variation among nations – population explosion – family welfare programme –

environment and human health – human rights – value education – HIV / AIDS – women and child

welfare –Environmental impact analysis (EIA)- -GIS-remote sensing-role of information technology in

environment and human health – Case studies.

PART – A

Q.No Questions BT

Level

Competence

1. State the role of information technology in Environment. BTL1 Remember

2. Define population explosion BTL1 Remember

3. List out the advantages of family welfare program BTL1 Remember

4. What is doubling time? How it is calculated? BTL1 Remember

5. What is value education? BTL1 Remember

6. Define the term Nuclear energy. BTL1 Remember

7. Give the significance of value education. BTL2 Understand

8. Give two effects of population growth BTL2 Understand

9. Mention the types of health hazards with examples. BTL2 Understand

10. Describe population stabilization BTL2 Understand

11. Report the factors affecting population size BTL3 Apply

12. Examine the meaning of remote sensing. BTL3 Apply

13. Illustrate Zero Population growth and total fertility rates BTL3 Apply

14. Explain HIV and the sources of HIV infection BTL4 Analyze

15. Analyze the objectives of EIA BTL4 Analyze

16. Compare under-nutrition & mal-nutrition BTL4 Analyze

17. Summarize GIS? State any four applications of GIS. BTL5 Evaluate

18. Rank the different kinds of problems created due to Urbanization BTL5 Evaluate

19. Write the reason for child labor BTL6 Create

20. Write short notes on population dynamics. BTL6 Create

PART – B

1. (i) What are sparsely populated areas? Give examples and reasons for

poor population in those areas. (7)

(ii) What is HIV? What are the preventive measures suggested? (6)

BTL1 Remember

2. Describe the role of NMIS, ENVIS and GIS in dissemination of

Environmental information and Environmental management? (13) BTL1 Remember

3. (i) What is universal declaration of Human Rights? (3)

(ii) What is its importance in achieving the goals of equity, justice and

sustainability? (10)

BTL1 Remember

4. Briefly describe about the major choice in modern birth control. (13) BTL1 Remember

5. Discuss the hurdles encountered for the following programs in India.

(i) Women program (7)

(ii) Child welfare program (6)

BTL2 Understand

6. Discuss in detail the various health schemes initiated by Indian

government. (13) BTL2 Understand

7. (i) Discuss how Population explosion affects the environment

seriously. (6)

(ii) Describe the role of information technology in environment and

human health. (7)

BTL2 Understand

8. Illustrate how remote sensing is used in the issues related to Human

population and the environment. (13) BTL3 Apply

9. (i) Demonstrate the objectives and elements of value education? (7)

(ii) How can the same be achieved? (6)

BTL3 Apply

10. Explain about Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA). (13) BTL4 Analyze

11. Point out the advantages of family welfare programme. (13) BTL4 Analyze

12. Explain the growth pattern of India’s population. (13) BTL4 Analyze

13. Plot a graph showing the variation in percentage of population across

the India and also write a brief note on it. (13) BTL5 Evaluate

14. Write notes on the following:

(1) Women and child welfare in India. (6)

(2) Human rights. (7)

BTL6 Create

PART – C

1. Explain the role of men in protection and welfare of Girl/ Women

children. (15)

BTL4 Analyze

2. Prepare a document that describes the situation of population in India

and China around the year 2050. (15)

BTL6 Create

3. Explain how the medical industry got advanced in recent years. Narrate

with NRTIs. (15)

BTL4 Analyze

4. Summarize the impact of Information technology on the field of

Human health. Explain with case study. (15) BTL5 Evaluate